Linear and Modular specifications

Edexcel's GCSE in Mathematics is available in two different specifications, Linear and Modular, allowing teachers to choose a curriculum that will meet with their timetable and with student needs.


Edexcel’s high standards and support networks are consistent across both specifications.

Both linear and modular courses offer:

  • Accessible assessment for all students
  • Choice of options for coursework (for specifications 2540 and 2544 only)
  • Advice from subject specialists
  • Professional development support days
  • Coursework tasks and assessment guidelines provided by Edexcel (for specifications 2540 and 2544 only)
  • Support materials for data handling projects and ICT
  • Support materials for coursework tasks (for specifications 2540 and 2544 only)
  • Endorsed textbooks and electronic resources

In order to take fullest advantage of the benefits associated with Edexcel GCSE in Mathematics specifications, it is important to notify us of your intention to deliver our courses as soon as possible so that we can give you access to as many of our professional development and support events as your schedule allows.

The curriculum is designed to enable students to use and apply mathematics to practical tasks, real-life situations and within the course itself.  The curriculum is universal for both specifications, which allows the modular and the linear models to be interchangeable.